White Snake Sage lowered his head slightly, and looked at Ning Xue with his golden vertical pupils, as if he had seen something novel.
She didn't speak in a hurry. She took a puff of the cigarette rod slowly and exhaled a cloud of bluish-white smoke before asking slowly.
"Boy, what inspiration did the words I just said give you?"
White Snake Sage was very confused. She just said something casually. How come the other party seemed to have an enlightenment and found a way out all of a sudden?
And the way of absorbing Natural Energy is so smooth that it doesn't feel like the first time you come into contact with this kind of thing.
There was a hint of inquiry in her voice.
Based on her experience, she has seen too many practitioners. Most people will go through an extremely painful adaptation period when they first come into contact with Natural Energy. They will be completely shocked by the energy and need to try repeatedly before they can barely master a trace of it.
Like Ning Xue, who suddenly had an epiphany on the verge of being swallowed, and then completed the transformation of Sage Mode in one breath. This kind of speed is very rare in the history of Ryūchi Cave.
Ning Xue was silent for a moment, his eyes falling on his empty palm.
But just for a moment, a snowflake came from nowhere and fell in his hand.
He held the snowflake tightly and raised his head without hiding much:
"There were some instructions about Natural Energy at home, and some Secret Technique that resonated with nature.
I have sensed similar breath before, but I have never really absorbed it. It was not until today that I tried to introduce it into my body with Secret Technique."
White Snake Sage Hearing this, his golden vertical pupils narrowed slightly, he exhaled a puff of smoke, and prolonged his tone:
"Oh~"
She let out a meaningful and elongated tone, the snake's head tilted slightly, and a hint of realization flashed in her golden vertical pupils.
She has lived for thousands of years and has met countless practitioners, so she naturally understands that some families in this world do inherit unique Secret Technique.
"That's it. No wonder you looked like you were in pain just now, but you were able to find the right path quickly. I thought I could have an extra meal today."
As she spoke, her huge snake mouth suddenly opened slightly, revealing an arc that could be called a "smile".
"But then again, when did Hyuga Clan have this kind of Secret Technique?"
Upon hearing these words, Ning Xue suddenly paused.
He subconsciously raised his hand and touched his face.
Without the obstruction of the mask, the touch on the face is particularly clear.
The skin is smooth, without scales, and the facial features have returned to normal.
But during the process just now, he was completely immersed in the perception and guidance of Natural Energy, and completely forgot that the mask fell off.
At this moment, his pure white eyes were exposed to the air without any cover.
Forget it.
He sighed silently in his heart.
Now that the mask has fallen off, there is no point in putting it back on.
Now that he has enough strength and trump cards, there is no harm in showing his true colors.
He put down his hand and answered White Snake Sage's question in a calm tone.
"Mother's family."
White Snake Sage's vertical pupils turned slightly, his eyes stayed on his silver-white hair for a moment, and then fell back on the pair of Byakugan.
"No wonder... I don't think your white hair belongs to the Hyuga Clan, but--"
She paused, and there was a hint of interesting inquiry in her tone.
"Since when can Hyuga Clan marry outsiders? As far as I know, Hyuga Clan is strictly guarding their bloodline."
Ning Xue "..."
It seems like you have too many questions.
White Snake Sage seemed to see the speechlessness on his face, a trace of unknown arc appeared on the snake's face, then he opened his mouth and took a sharp breath, then slowly exhaled, his tone returned to his lazy and casual look.
"Since you don't want to say it... forget it."
She said, took another breath, and continued.
"However, since you have passed the test, let me remind you."
Her voice was a little lower, with a hint of seriousness in her tone.
"The evil power in your body and Natural Energy are two completely different things.
To be compatible with it, you need to master a more perfect Sage Mode, and the proportion of Chakra in your body must be more balanced.
If there is a slight imbalance and loss of control-"
She paused, and her voice returned to its lazy tone.
"I don't know what will happen either."
Ning Xue heard this and felt the seriousness of the consequences from this seemingly casual chat.
He was silent for a moment and nodded solemnly:
"Thank you White Snake Sage."
White Snake Sage calmly accepted the thanks, took another puff of dry cigarette, and added casually as if he suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, by the way. Since you passed the trial, you are naturally qualified to sign a contract with Ryūchi Cave."
"Do you want to sign it?"
Ning Xue heard this, thought for a moment, and then asked
"Excuse me, what kind of snake can be psychic after signing a contract with Ryūchi Cave?"
White Snake Sage slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and explained in a casual tone.
"In ordinary contracts, most of the psychics are snakes without intelligence.
They are huge and powerful, but they need your command to display their combat power."
She paused, raised the snake's head slightly, and looked in a certain direction deep in the hall.
"As for those snakes that have practiced cultivation for many years and have self-awareness... you need to sign a contract with them in person.
But those children each have their own temperaments, and whether they are willing to follow you or not depends on their own wishes."
"Besides, even if you go, you may not succeed. After all - they are not as easy to talk to as me."
When she said this, there was a hint of complacency in her tone, as if she was showing off her careless juniors.
Ning Xue lowered his head and thought for a moment.
He weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
Although the intelligent snakes are stronger, it takes time to visit them one by one, and they may not be successful.
But the ordinary Summoning Contract is enough for him.
Moreover, he also has the greedy senior Snow Wolf. Although Snow Wolf is usually unconventional and very arrogant, at the critical moment, he is never ambiguous.
"I choose to sign the ordinary contract of Ryūchi Cave."
White Snake Sage was not surprised, he just nodded slightly, then raised the tip of his tail, rolled out a bundle of ancient scrolls from nowhere, and gently threw it towards Ning Xue.
The scroll unfolded in the air and landed on the ground in front of Ning Xue. The paper was covered with complicated contract lines, with a blank handprint area in the center.
"Just put your fingerprint on it."
Ning Xue did not hesitate, walked forward, squatted down, and pressed his right hand on the center of the scroll.
Chakra seeped out from his palm and seeped into those ancient lines.
The contract lines lit up with a soft light, then quickly dimmed and returned to its original color.
White Snake Sage took back the scroll, glanced at the handprints on it, and nodded.
"Okay, the contract is done."
"From now on, you can channel those children at will."
Just as she finished speaking, there was a sound of slight footsteps in the shadows on the other side of the hall.
Sasuke comes out of the darkness.
His steps were slightly heavier than before, as if he had just experienced a battle.
He walked to Ning Xue's side and glanced around Ning Xue's body.
Especially the thin layer of Chakra Cloak, and the two translucent Chakra white snakes that are slowly circling behind him.
"Successful."
His voice was still calm, with no trace of surprise.
"Hmm."
Ning Xue nodded.
Sasuke said nothing more, but turned his gaze back to White Snake Sage with a calm tone.
"My Summoning Contract is complete."
White Snake Sage nodded slowly, and his golden vertical pupils swept across the two people in front of him, as if he had confirmed something, and then he closed his eyes again, and his voice became lazy and casual.
"Then let's go. Everything that needs to be taught has been taught, and everything that needs to be signed has been signed."
"If you have nothing else to do, don't disturb my old man's rest."
Ning Xue and Sasuke looked at each other and said nothing more.
Ning Xue bowed slightly to White Snake Sage. "Farewell."
And Sasuke turned around without looking back and said something to Ning Xue.
"Gone."
(Everyone must cover themselves with quilts when using the air conditioner, otherwise you will get a fever like me. I heard that the new coronavirus is using S2 recently, so please wear a mask)